Pediatrics

A new study documents how heavy metal poisoning killed Nigerian children whose families were involved in processing gold ore

Investing in the health and education of the world's youth could help reduce population impacts

The new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics warns of possible language delays. Instead, unstructured play is better for linguistic development

New research has turned up evidence of a link between endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the environment and an inability to get pregnant

The health impacts of the aftermath of natural gas production remain largely unexplored

Is it possible? The United Nations agency thinks so. To see why, follow an HIV-positive mom and her baby as they go through an 18-month HIV-transmission prevention program

Smarter maternal decisions prevent leading causes of mortality

Eight different flame-retarding chemicals, including one banned from baby pajamas in the 1970s, can be found in an array of baby products

Many agricultural pesticides disrupt male hormones, according to new tests

Telecoms, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and nonprofits are pushing to put mobile phones directly in the hands of women in low- and middle-income countries

Children who sleep in bedrooms containing fumes from water-based paints and solvents are two to four times more likely to suffer allergies or asthma, according to a new scientific study